Re: [LAU] Snare drum mic too hot

On 9 May 2009 at 16:14, Scott <lau@email-addr-hidden> wrote:

> I've seen some excellent threads lately on studio recording
> which reminded me of a problem I'm having which I'd like to
> pose to the list...
>
> My snare mic is way too hot while recording. I have the preamp
> turned all the way down and it's still coming through nearly
> saturated. First of all, is this normal for a dedicated snare
> mic? Second, should I skip the preamp altogether and plug
> directly into my Echo Audio Audiofire12? Final recordings
> actually sound really good after minimal mixing. I only add a
> slight reverb to the final mix, but otherwise it's got a great
> studio sound.
>
> Any tips to give my snare track more headroom?

I use an Audix D1 on my snare. My "preamp" is a Soundcraft board
with individual outs for each channel going into M-Audio Delta 1010s
with the 10dB pads engaged. Got pads anywhere in your path?

G'luck...
 

--
Kevin
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